for 2018:

cancel the 10a-3pm pizza tent shift...someone from reg or finish line can help (maybe add one to finish line 10am shift)

remove one spot for half moon exchange - one is fine

8 for sunday tear down is good - start at 9am

ted may want dog helpers on saturday - give each main dog a helper

Thank you for havin' a hankering to join the Dirt Crew in H-E-DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS!

How can YOU be a part of the Dirt?

Just a couple of boring but important things and then you can start browsing!

• Dirt Crew Critter must be 18 or older unless permission has been given by the Race Director.
• If you are available to work more than one shift, our Dirt Hats are off to you! But please make sure not to select shifts that overlap.
• If you are running a race or plan on doing a scheduled activity, please do not select a shift that conflicts with your other commitments.
• Please plan on arriving 30 minutes before your shift start time, unless otherwise instructed by email! thanks!
• We will do our best to get you heading out at the stated time for the end of your shift...but sometimes you may have to stay a few minutes late. Thanks for your consideration!

Ultra Aid Station Help: Cheer the runners on, feed/water them, direct them...a fun and rewarding job!

Parking Rat: Pretty much what the name implies...you get to tell people where to go...Like fitting 20 pounds of potatoes in a 10lb bag.

Exchange: Keep teams organized and headed in the right direction at exchange points.

Finish Line: Keep everything (medals, awards, water, food) organized & flowing at the finish line.

• Awards: Organize the awards area. Then hand out the awards! Assist at the finish line if needed. You'll be the life of the party!
• Finish Line Food Table: Organize the bagels, muffins & bananas for early finishers. Keep it organized & refreshed and hand out to the runners. Later, work the finish line food area with the caterers...help by collecting dinner tickets!

Pizza & Pop Tent: Dish out pizza and pop!

Tear Down: Once the excitement is settling, take everything down and pack it up!

Course marshal: Direct runners on the course, cheer them on & tell people where to go.

Road Crossing: A good chance to earn volunteer credit and read a book or chat with your friend! Bring a friend! This is a very important job, helping the runners to get across the road safely!

Half Moon Helpers: A little of this and a little of that! Perfect for the person that doesn't like to sit still!

Course Markers: The most important behind the scene job there is! If we didn't have you, the runners would be lost in the woods! Wait...that sounds fun...This job does require some pre race-day training with the Swamp Dog, but don't worry, he is a great teacher!

Unmarking: The best job! Help take down ribbon and flags, get a run/walk in.

Crew Helper: This will be a fun, fast paced job...you could be cutting up bananas one minute, hauling drop bags the next, picking up lunch, crunching data, counting shirts, packing, unpacking, repacking, or assisting with registration or the finish line, or be out on the course, the next! By the end, you'll feel like you've known us your whole life......

****You are welcome to volunteer to work for more than one shift...in fact we'd love it if you did! Just make sure you don't sign up for shifts that overlap...unless you know how to be two places at once :)****

OH! And one more thing! Please plan to check in at least 30 minutes before your shift! Thanks!

Dear Potential Database/Excel Wizard...email [email protected] if you are interested in this one of a kind opportunity (see below in "Lucky Helpers" dropdown. Will require a couple of hours of pre-race meeting to learn you the spreadsheets & the plan.

Critter must be 18 or older unless permission has been given by the Race Director.

If you can come early, or stay late, please check the box below and write in the comments box above how early or late you can stay. If you can pick up the shift before or after yours, please let us know. We tried to break up the shifts so they were shorter, but it means we need more people or hopefully some people don't mind spending the day with the runners. Thanks! The Dirt Crew